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20 February 1945
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe was able to see two shows this week. He also played ping pong with Jack at the Red Cross, and requests Sylvia send him a zippo lighter.
GLC09414.1707
11 April 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
Al pueblo sensato de Mexico. Proclama [in Spanish]
"To the sensible town of Mexico. A Proclamation." States that Americans are not enemies of peaceful Mexicans and that they respect their religion. Discusses martial law and the power of the army to prosecute offenders. Also mentions that all food...
GLC04070
14 October 1918
Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents apologizing for not having written. Encloses a Christmas package permit (not included) and a reminder of what he would like sent. Replies to local news sent from home. Reports the outbreak of lice (cooties) in his camp....
GLC07810.031
22 February 1843
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
[Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]
Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those...
GLC00267.108
1786-1787
Unknown
[Supplies given to Colonel David Humphreys's regiment]
Date added later in pencil. Lists supplies provided to Colonel David Humphreys, such as hospital stores, rations, wood and clothing. Addressed to General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.03401
1-3 March 1787
Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810)
to Henry Knox
Discusses the convention (referring to the upcoming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia) and his views of the people's ideas of changes Congress would bring about. "I have not the most distant idea that the people would adopt any...
GLC02437.03476
28 March 1787
Wadsworth, Jeremiah (1743-1804)
Expresses his unhappiness over not yet receiving the warrants he needs to pay the balance for rations at Springfield, Massachusetts. These warrants were likely related to raising troops to quell Shays' Rebellion. Wadsworth writes, "the troops may...
GLC02437.03504
23 January 1782
Knox, William (1756-1795)
Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox. Good travel description of France before the Revolution. Tells of his journey from L'Orient to Nantes. Arrived in Nantes on 1 December and stayed until 8 December. Goes on to...
GLC02437.01338
1768/01/02
Colden, Cadwallader (1688-1776)
to George Grenville re: Colden's conduct during the Stamp Act uprisings
GLC07654.35
1765/10/24
Conway, Henry Seymour (fl. 1765)
Circular letter to colonial governors re: suppression of rebellion
GLC07654.13
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